Federal government announces $2M in funding for Calgary's willow tree plantation farm
- Martin Ford
- Jun 14
- 1 min read
Hannah Kost
2020-08-25
Keywords: Willow tree plantation, Calgary, Funding, Biosolids, Carbon emissions reduction
The willow tree farm is part of the City of Calgary's biosolids management program, which was conceptualized with consultation from Alberta Environment and Parks in 2013.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said at the teleconference that the project works on three levels because it assists with wastewater treatment, helps manage land through a reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers, and reduces carbon emissions.
The Government of Canada has pledged $2 million towards Calgary's willow tree plantation farm project, utilizing biosolids from the city's wastewater treatment facility to enhance soil quality for sustaining willow trees. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and is expected to cut approximately 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases. Minister Jonathan Wilkinson views this as a significant step towards local climate action, aligning with Canada's emission reduction goals, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. The project's expansion over three years will add 300 new hectares of trees, supported by funding from the Low Carbon Economy Fund.
Tags: Government funding, Climate action, Biosolids management, Carbon emissions reduction, Environmental sustainability
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